Psychological Stresses among cancer patients in Hadramout ( Yemen )

Abstract

Patient with cancer experiences arrange of challenges and psychological stresses, these may include coping with their health and future. Because
of this importance, the investigators performed
this study. Its objectives are to identify the psychological stress in cancer’s patient in Hadhramout.
To achieve this objective was used test of psychological stress with sample of the study consisted of
( 58 ) patients with cancers attended the National
Oncology Centre/ Mukalla Hadhramout and National Oncology Center in “Saiyon” in the period
from 29/08/2012 to 25/02/2013 were enrolled.
The research concluded that there is a Higher level
of psychological stress among cancer patients in
Hadhramout which is linked to lack of a specialized oncological service in the Valley, prolonged
duration of cancer, reproductive age group and
marital status causing poor psychological and social adjustment .
The present study is a descriptive study.
The investigators recommended to develop medical, psychological and social care services for
cancer’s patients in Hadhramout in general and
particularly in the valley.
The Ministry of Health in Yemen is urged to take
its role in supporting, treating and rehabilitation
of cancer’s patients and that these things to be a
part of the strategic policies of Ministry of Health.
Finally investigators promoted to further researches related to cancers in Hadhramout and its relationship with other local demographic variables in
Hadhramout.